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Happy Thursday, and Happy Links and Such!

art of decaying billboards
Love this silk dress
cool socks
Awesome resume design and layout
Modern dog dens
fancy and elegant external hard drive
This lamp for our entryway table?
Knit these tee-pee pillows
For the kids: DIY inventor's box
24 smart organizing ideas for the kitchen
setting family goals for the new year
MAKE: a pom pom town set

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Happy Thursday! (hooray I wrote a blog post!) have a good one!

portrait of motherhood
How to Identify the one thing you were born to do
$300 underground greenhouse for year round gardening
Amazing Photos of Snowflakes up close 
Cookie chemistry: how to engineer your perfect cookie
this dog can stack anything on his head!
custom pet necklace
make a stuffed reindeer 

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Happy Thursday! Here is my weekly Links and Such post. Enjoy ; )

Good article about the importance of not lying to our children- about Santa, etc...
remember to put on your own oxygen mask first
the lost apple project
adorable ice cream truck
buy your own "glamping Tent"
The Passion of Parenting
bookmark this for a snow day- shows and movies you can stream based on children's books
String lights for my studio?
another cute dog bed as side table
love these mugs
and this knotted bowl
images of female athletes 
top places to see Holiday lights in and around PHILLY

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Hey all, It's thursday already...? Whaaaat?!?! I still want to share with you our little Halloween round up, have to edit some videos first. In the meantime I managed to squeak out a Links and Such post! (pats herself on the back) The weekend is just around the corner, and the husband isn't working so that's going to be awesome !!!

Want this skirt in black, the perfect staple!
Beautiful Ball Skirts
HOLY necklaces!
DIY Embroidered Constellation Runner
Swants tutorial (sweater pants that is)
Leaves as place cards
DIY Leaf mobile, cute for thanksgiving entertaining
backyard play ideas, love the leaf maze
Healthy and easy recipes for new moms (IE can make them with a baby in your arms)
absence of water: photographs of abandoned Victorian Era swimming pools
beautiful fall trails

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Hi all, I'm deep in the throws of getting ready for our daughter's third birthday this weekend, including a little party at school on Friday, it's going to be a three day event! Phew! Can't wait to share.  But I wanted to check in with at least one consistent weekly blog post. So here is this week's Links and Such post. Enjoy!

make a pumpkin diorama and other fun pumpkin DIYs
recipe: easy popcorn balls
knitted maple leaf pattern
looking like other people
love these textiles
DIY baby leg warmers (going to make these to avoid that chilly moment when the pant leg rides up)
fun lights for Christmas decorating
homesteading: 26 ways to become more self sufficient 
checkout this ballpoint pen that fits into your smartphone

David Sedaris: Now we are five
Article: Distracted Living (aka SLOW DOWN)

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Well, I'm attempting to get back to a bit of normalcy on the blog... I will admit I enjoy the new found freedom and relationship I have made with my blog. My responsibilities are many at this juncture in my life and I didn't want my blog to turn into a burden or something else that left me with guilt for not being able to maintain the structure it once had before our second child was born, before the husband's sometimes 70 hr working weeks and my etsy shop demands..... But anyway, I'm excited to write when inspired instead of feeling obligated, (should make for better content) And so here is my old- Thursday traditional Links and Such post for you to enjoy!

FINALLY- Etsy has made it so you can organize and categorize your favorites! Here are mine so far ; )
101 Fashion Tips and Tricks (bookmark it! great references on how to care for things etc)
75+ home decor retail sites
how to tuck in your shirt
4 DIY hairstyles for cropped hair
raising the bar for your business
fall activity with kids: leaf alphabet 
Sewing Pattern: Milly the mermaid dress up doll
Tips for organizing kid spaces
DIY cardboard hats- great for pretend or for Halloween!
breastfeeding in real life, YUP

and lastly, fantastic Article on the inspiration that comes at nightfall and enjoying the change of the seasons

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Hi All! I hope your week is going well!? This week I sold two of my photo booth backdrops for a graduation party given in less than two weeks! So I'm busy making 80 garlands!!! I also hope to have my new canvas bags available by the beginning of next week, so stay tuned.

Here are this week's links I've been enjoying!

recipe: golden beet and blue cheese risotto
DIY: Gold desk Ikea hack 
love this serving board
cedar swing bed, perfect for summer
DIY striped table cloth
writing books with your child
cute bowl
6 ideas for creative backyard play this summer
dip dye your own canvas shoes, or for your kid

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Hi all, hope you are having a great week!

Here is this week's Links and Such post.

fools gold iphone case
Sex and the city turns 15
DIY homemade sprinkler
added to my knitting queue
how to store onions, garlic and shallots for months
22 maps that show how americans differ on how they speak English
How to keep a tablecloth from blowing away
build a living fence

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Hi All, Happy Thursday!  I like the above quote... it reminds me of when I was a camp counselor and after being particularly goofy a camper told me "You're Weird!" she said it admiringly (I tell myself). But honestly whenever I've received this observation I've chalked it up to that person's sheltered exposure to Awesomeness.  ; ) Below are some links and things I've been book marking this week. Have a great Thursday!

adorable little girl's swim suit
Recipe: How to make coconut butter
Organization Inspiration: Tea Drawer
Reupholstery yardage chart
How to Prepare a Toddler for the arrival of a new baby
Parrot Lamp
Adorable knit goods
Money saving and budgeting concept: the 7 bank accounts every family should have
FYI: How to get out Dry Eraser Marker stains from clothes (this happened to our daughter's new hoodie... rubbing alcohol helped a lot)

And our Master Bedroom makeover... more updates and pictures to follow tomorrow!

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Hey All, Happy Thursday and Happy Links and Such! We've been busy this week getting ready for Easter and dealing with pregnancy who-ha and other nesting to dos... of which I hope to share at some point! In the mean time here are just a few links that I've been enjoying this week. Have a good one!

Unusual Easter Traditions
these shoes and these
cloud down spout
adorable animal sweater for a little one
Fairy Garden in a box
DIY pressed flowers iphone case
Montessori Color matching apple game
love this bag
check out this San Francisco based knitwear company

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Hi all, I meant to publish this yesterday, but it slipped through the cracks, so enjoy this week's Links and Such on a Friday!

History Traced through Human Hair
Makeup Tip: How to tight line your eyes
Spring Scavenger hunt for kids, with free printable
10 things to do with kids in Paris
Video: How to Clone Herbs in your Kitchen
Want this Pendleton Blanket for our bedroom (perfect for all the gray and blue we have!)
stinking cute fox shoes for a little one
Deer print leggings!
13 coupon sites to know about

And if You're in the Philly area, I'm selling my Vintage Swinn bicycle this weekend!

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hey all, Happy Thursday and Happy Links and Such post!

Our week has been a typical one, trying to stay on top of dishes while also chipping away at my nesting to do list... A future round up post to follow, perhaps tomorrow!? In the meantime here are some links that I've been bookmarking this week! Enjoy!

check out this water bottle with a built in cup!
Recipe: Guilt free homemade ice-cream  (2-3 ingredients and a blender!)
Love this linen jacket
Beautiful bedrooms: Week One
Pendant lighting inspiration 
arrowhead earrings
Cypress necklace
DIY: wood burned spoons
DIY: streamer wand tutorial 
Cute pillow cover
a great list of podcasts
more added to "Put an Egg on it"

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Hi All, Happy Thursday and happy Links and Such post! I hope your week has been a good one? I'm pretty excited to kiss February goodbye tomorrow! See yah latah shortest but longest month of winter...! Enjoy the links I've been reading this week.

Pretty home accessories for spring
Giant list of indoor activities for kids
Easy way to Caramelize bananas and strawberries for a hot cereal topping
Inspiring Mary Poppins Doll, our daughter would flip if I made her this!
I like this Ceramic side table for next to our anthro chair...
Floral flats for spring, yes please!
polka dot iphone case
I need to buy this iphone tripod already- perfect for when my sister virtually babysits through facetime.
Want to knit this Eyelets in Tern wrap for spring in the pink color "Columbine", so pretty!
Looking forward to watching Parade's End on HBO this weekend!

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Hi All! Hope your week is going well? As I mentioned on Monday, we have been in full on potty training mode around here since last Friday. It's almost been one full week and I think she's got it down! only two accidents on the first two days, and since then she's a champ. Doing really well at school and at home! I'd like to take a little bit of credit for her success, but it's all her. She's pretty adaptable and loves the new responsibility and sense of pride. Plus she's now a member of a new club at school- the girls who use the bathroom! ; )

Anyway, that's our big milestone around here! Here is this week's Links and Such post, enjoy.

Knitting pattern: Baby top knot hat (knitting this for our second child...!)
Recipe: brie, apple, pecan crescent rolls
great shirt, for me
Travel: 10 insanely delicious things you shouldn't miss in Paris
A new board I started: Easter Basket Goodies, because it will be here before you know it!
Linen Pillow Cases, yes please
lovely large Vintage German Landscape
Kinda want a Zebra finch, but don't want the noise or responsibility... maybe this is the closest thing?
Nice round up of Gallery Wall- art hanging ideas
DIY: Utility Bucket Ottoman
Salt Scrub: a great way to clean your cast iron skillet (plus other spring cleaning kitchen tips!)

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Happy Thursday! Here's a little Links and Such post to peruse. 

Read Better: Five Steps to a more Balanced Media Diet
50 free or cheap Family Activities
Amazing Before and After, great vision!
interesting perspective on marriage after kids...
DIY paper fortune cookies
Cute set of hooks for our Daughter's room
DIY: dress up a switch plate with Washi tape
Recipe: Chicken tortilla soup in a crockpot- I made it this week and it's VERY tasty!
Free Printable: Valentine Puppets

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Happy Thursday! I love this above quote... I feel like it's the perfect summary for my current parental perspective- savor these days, because they go by so fast... but mostly- on the flip side- be grateful that this shit day is behind you! ; ) And so without further ado, here are this weeks Links and Such!

25% off at GrayDayStudio until 12/16

Beautiful contemporary quilts!
DIY salt water taffy, perfect for holiday gift giving
chalkboard fridge tutorial
might have to knit this cowl neck
luv these earrings
kid's bath toys from the hardware store
10 holistic cold remedies
great site to purchase estate jewelry
white eyeliner done right

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Hi Friends! Happy Thursday (already?) I wish I could blog more on a daily basis, but the husband is gone most nights until after 10, sometimes later, leaving me and the toddler to make dinner together! (Sure if that's how you want to spin it!?) I have a few posts I want to share in the coming weeks- a fall wrap up, what I've been knitting, Home Decorating wish list, more home organizing tips (once I figure this out). In the meantime I have a midwife appointment today, hard to believe I am 21 weeks- i.e. half way there. Although sometimes it feels like I am already in my third trimester... more stretching and yoga required I guess.

So in conclusion of my rant, I will hopefully be able to share some of my desired blog posts with you in the coming weeks.  For now, here are this week's Links and Such!

recipe: paisley root and chestnut soup
lotus bowl hat- knitting pattern
wooden bicycle handles 
make a gigantic confetti wall- cute for a party or for the holidays
knit a chair
love this little ornament for our toddler...
cute holiday gift guide for little girls
Don't Open until Christmas- packing tape
DIY surprise balls- cute for christmas stockings... or for air travel with a little one?
I'm going to watch this Maria Bamford special tonight
and
the Holiday unwind

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Hey all, a little late in the day, but here is this week's Links and Such post, enjoy!

really awesome giveaway!
DIY: how to build a winter village
might have to try this solid perfume, by my favorite soap lady
recipe: soft poached eggs with sweet potato hash browns
recipe: cheese buns!
pretty stinking cute
cool teepee pillow, fun for a kid's room or funky in your living room
wow, these cook books look fabulous!
cool socks
pretty embroidery
a lovely mug for tea
check out this blog: Homestead Revival 

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Hey all, Happy November!!! Man it's been forever since I wrote a Thursday Links and Such post, thus I have no excuse for this post being FULL of great links! Enjoy!

might have to knit this blanket in gray for our family room

Recipe: sweet pear and rosemary havarti grilled cheese

love this sweater

a better way to stack firewood

silly Monty Python wall clock

personalized memory game

buy a happy turkey from a happy farm: great article on supporting local farms this Thanksgiving

yarn painting- with kids

toddler discipline without shame

lovely little kitchen

wish list: these hand sewn shoes

family heirloom: an embroidered tablecloth with messages from over 30 yrs of dinner guests

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Happy Thursday! Happy Links and Such!

Artist takes cut flowers to the next level
A home that makes the Old Masters come to life
I really like these earrings
and these vintage 1940 floral earrings
cute handmade toddler toggle coat
DIY car detailing
mess free finger painting
origami star tutorial
Valentino and the NYC Ballet
love this set of 3 bud vases
what did the 5 finger hand say to the face? SLAP!